Economy

The measure aims to close a loophole that officials said allowed metals made partly in China to come into the United States duty free.

A court-appointed monitor said he was looking into allegations that a union official was punished for resisting actions that would have benefited the union president’s partner and her sister.

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered optimistic remarks to Senators as inflation and the job market slow gently.

A report says new approaches and increased spending are needed to ensure that government statistics remain dependable and free of political influence.

Climate change is driving rates higher, but not always in areas with the greatest risk.

Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.

Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.

Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.

A gain of 206,000 in June exceeded forecasts. Hiring was concentrated in a few parts of the economy, however, and unemployment rose to 4.1 percent.

Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.

Owners of some rental buildings are starting to struggle because of rising interest rates and waning demand in some once booming Sun Belt cities.

The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.

High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months through June.

Los Angeles lifted restrictions that had forced street vendors, mostly immigrants, on Hollywood Boulevard to dodge citations. Other challenges remain.

The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.

The former president’s past tariffs raised prices for consumers and businesses, economists say. His next plan could tax 10 times as many imports.

What you need to know about the economy before Thursday’s showdown between President Biden and Donald J. Trump.

As the presidential election approaches, politicians are focused on who is to blame for price increases. How did we get here?

Corporate executives complain about some of President Biden’s policies, along with his rhetoric. But so far they have not abandoned him en masse.

We fact-checked claims about inflation, jobs and tax policy from both presidential candidates.